Tristen Edwards was named to the 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-District Softball Team, announced by the organization on Thursday. The award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. A first-team selection, Edwards will advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot. Academic All-America honorees will be announced from June 8-11.
Edwards was impressive both on and off the field for the Huskers in 2020. An outfielder, Edwards started all 23 games before the season ended early due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Murrieta, Calif., native led the Big Ten conference in slugging (1.